Special Education Information
South Lake Special Education
Please utilize the links below to access additional information and resources specific to Special Education.
Macomb Intermediate School District - https://www.misd.net/index.html
Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education - https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/specialeducation/MI-rules/MARSE_Supplemented_with_IDEA_Regs.pdf?rev=31a344bbefe64c8ca8aeb91d97891591
Michigan Alliance for Families - https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/
Special Education Mediation Services - https://www.mikids1st.org
Michigan Multi-Tiered Systems of Support - https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/school-performance-supports/mtss
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
Please follow this link to learn more about the Macomb County PAC: https://www.misd.net/separents/index.html
If you are interested in becoming South Lake's PAC rep, please reach out to Jen Stern, Director of Special Services at [email protected] or 586-435-1611.
Make A Difference Award Nominations
The "Make A Difference Award" is given on an annual basis to individuals who have made a significant positive impact on the educational experience of a student with special needs. The nominee must be presently employed by a school district within Macomb County or the MISD. The Parent Advisory Committee believes that it is important to to recognize those people who have had a positive effect on the lives of their children.
Please follow this link to learn more about how to nominate a South Lake staff member who has made a positive impact on your student's educational experience: https://www.misd.net/separents/Make-A-Difference-Award-2025.html
All submissions are due by February 13, 2026.